Faults:

Problems that I have had with my car.

Window tracking problem.

Oil leaking problem.

Poor struts.

Valve cover leak.

Clutch problems.

Manual transmission grinds.

Starter problems.

Oxygen sensor went out.

Maintenance that has been done:

Rotors/pads were replaced at 118k miles by American Tire.

Lithia did an engine rebuild at 120k miles.

Hales Technical installed a new ACT2600 clutch at 124k miles.

Quick Lube flushed coolant and refilled at 124k miles.

I went ahead and replaced the starter at 125k miles.

Lithia replaced all belts... A/C belt, P/S belt, timing belt etc at 130k miles.

Lithia replaced oil filter O-ring at 130k miles, and changed the oil at the same time.

I replaced my oxygen sensor at 130k miles.

I replaced my valve cover at 131k miles.

I replaced my transmission fluid with GM synchromesh at 131k miles.

The turbo went out at 130k miles. I replaced the turbo with factory turbo, and then the car died on me 5 blocks later, and the car wouldn't start. Had to take it to a shop to get it fixed.

General Comments:

This car is an awesome car, due to the All Wheel Drive and turbo. However, if you don't have money, I suggest keeping the car completely stock, and I do mean completely! If you mod the car as I have, you will run into huge problems, and it will become a money pit.

Faults:

I needed to replace the axles after 1000km.

I had to replace the alternator after 1100Km.

Had to replace fuel filter after 2000 Km.

General Comments:

This is the fastest car I have ever ridden in, especially for its age and price range.

Very affordable.

Makes you look and feel very superior and chic!

Faults:

Motor 1: broken timing belt shortly after replacing at scheduled time.

Motor 2: another poorly placed timing belt; ECM; starter; air conditioning recharge; unexplained motor vibration, causing transmission to pull away from motor;

Motor 3: front axles; replaced timing belt (correctly this time), along with hydraulic tensioner; water pump; bad counter-balance shaft bearing; alternator; sudden, unexplained, and dramatic loss of oil;

Motor 4: another ECM; coil pack.

Have had two transmissions - synchros problem shifting to second with each.

Radio no longer has ability to pick up stations.

General Comments:

Great deal of fun to drive when working properly. However, these times have been few and far between.

Good in snow also.

Faults:

Replaced the timing belt and assembly, at 170000kms.This included tensioner's, belts, and water-pump.

Rebuilt the head, resulting from worn valve guides and the need to re-seat the valves (typical with high kilos).

Painted the mirrors, as the clear coat flaked off.

The computer has difficulty calibrating for colder temperatures, causing erratic idle speeds (inherent problem in need of fixing).

General Comments:

There is a serious lack of workspace under the hood, though this is not dissimilar of any other Japanese car.

Timing belt replacement efficiency is especially hindered by the under-provided space.

I opted for the front wheel drive over the all wheel drive for a few reasons. Firstly, the FWD is 2 tenths of a second faster in the quarter than an AWD (Lighter). Secondly, the FWD has better fuel efficiency. Lastly, the transfer case on the AWD are prone to problems. Unfortunately I give up the better handling of an AWD.

This car is crazy fast. I've taken down Mustangs, Camaros', Civics, and the '95 Talon, in convincing fashion.

The interior is equally as appealing as the exterior. It's like sitting in the cockpit of an F1 car. Very cool!